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Southern Institute of Technology

Welcome to SIT, where quality education meets affordability. Our renowned Zero Fees Scheme makes us one of New Zealand’s most sought-after institutions, enabling you to gain a world-class qualification without the burden of tuition fees*. With a comprehensive range of industry-focused programmes—from certificates to degrees and postgraduate studies—SIT is dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.

 

Our campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and  Balclutha offer state-of-the-art facilities, flexible study options, and a supportive learning environment. Plus, with SIT’s online learning and HyFlex opportunities, you can study your way—whether part-time or full-time, from home, while working, or through a combination of these options.

 

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Study without the stress of a large student loan to repay. We offer ZERO tuition fee programmes for all levels of study!

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SIT celebrates nearly 25 years of Te Wānanga O Aotearoa partnership
The pōwhiri welcomed Evie O’Brien, Te Kura Toroa, Chief Executive of Te Wānanga O Aotearoa (TWOA), Vanessa Eparaima, Chairperson of Te Mana Whakahaere, TWOA’s council, and Haimona...
Nursing year off to a great start with Southern Cross support
This is the first year of the Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship Programme which was launched in August last year, between SIT School of Nursing (SoN) and Southern Cross Health Trust, to provide...
PM supportive of SIT’s international strategy
In his recent visit to Invercargill, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) CEO and international managers who are forging ahead with plans to restore...
O-Week launches SIT academic year with ceremony, fun and food
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) campuses welcomed new and returning students last week to begin their 2026 studies with plenty of festivities to keep the study body entertained, informed...
SIT and Ocean Beach formalise partnership to strengthen Southland’s aquaculture future
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and Ocean Beach Aquaculture Hub have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding that will strengthen aquaculture innovation, and regional capability building...
Skill learning and camaraderie promoted at Wāhine in Trades Night

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) hosted a Wāhine in Trades carpentry event over two nights last week to encourage cross-trades skills and friendships

Dylan swims his way to medals at national event
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) student, Dylan Elstob came home with two medals and two fifth placings after competing in swimming at the Special Olympics National Summer games held in...
SIT’s IT degree includes AI training for now and the future

SIT’s newly developed Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) will gear graduates for job opportunities across the rapidly expanding scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI).